Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh summer corn. Fresh corn cobs are brushed with a mixture of melted butter and crushed red pepper flakes wrapped in bacon and roasted until the bacon is crispy.
The bacon gives the corn a wonderful smoky saltiness. We all know that everything is better than bacon. This corn is a must for a cookout or bbq. It goes great with burgers, hot dogs, bbq chicken, you name it.
I like to roast this corn in the oven instead of grilling it, but you can grill it. Just be prepared for bacon grease to cause flare-ups.
Tips for making Bacon Wrapped Corn:
- Do not use thick-cut bacon. It will not crisp up fast enough.
- Corn is at its sweetest the day it is picked. For best flavor, buy some at the farmers market and cook it that day.
- When wrapping the corn, don’t pull the corn tightly. Just loosely wrap it. It will shrink as it cooks.
- If you don’t want the corn to be spicy, leave out the crushed red pepper flakes. If you want it extra spicy, add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper.
More Corn Recipes:
- Crock Pot Jalapeno Creamed Corn
- Grilled Garlic Parmesan Corn
- Flamin Hot Cheetos Corn on the Cob
- Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
- Roasted Corn Salsa
- Jalapeno Popper Grilled Corn Salad
- Skinny Creamed Corn
Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn
Spicy Bacon Wrapped Corn is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh summer corn. Fresh corn cobs are brushed with a mixture of melted butter and crushed red pepper flakes wrapped in bacon and roasted until the bacon is crispy.
SERVINGS: 6
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn, husks and silks removed
- 1 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Combine melted butter and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush corn with butter mixture.
- Loosely wrap 2 pieces of bacon around each piece of corn. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning corn over halfway through.
Notes
For best results, DO NOT use thick-cut bacon.
To make extra spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to butter mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal
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Awesome recipe!
Tried the bacon wrapped corn. Put on cookie sheet with foil leaving a lip to catch grease and butter,( less messy)Brushed melted butter, lil brown sugar sprinkled and wrapped in maple bacon strips . Had a great ! Flavor.. Next time will use more bacon. Still trying to perfect it..
husband and son really liked the combination.
Baked at 400’ for 35 mins. Depends on your oven. Mine is gas.
They love anything with bacon. LOL
Lots choices in pintrest . Be creative
i really like this recipe and my kids really love it after soccer practice in my minny vanand it doest take long to make